The Pickle Jar Podcast, hosted by Jill Battle, is a powerful and inspiring podcast dedicated to shining a light on life with Addison’s disease and other invisible illnesses. As someone living with adrenal insufficiency, Jill brings authenticity, vulnerability, and strength to every episode—creating a space where others facing similar health challenges feel seen, heard, and supported.
This podcast serves as both a personal journal and a platform for raising awareness. Jill shares her own story while also interviewing other patients, caregivers, and health experts who offer valuable insight into what it’s really like to live with chronic conditions that aren’t always obvious to the outside world. The goal is to normalize the conversation around invisible illness and adrenal insufficiency, helping people feel less alone and more empowered.
With heartfelt storytelling, humor, and honesty, The Pickle Jar Podcast covers a wide range of topics—from day-to-day symptom management and navigating the healthcare system to mental health, advocacy, and the emotional impact of rare disease diagnoses. Jill’s ability to connect deeply with her guests and audience makes each episode not only informative but deeply human and relatable.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed with Addison’s disease, living with a different chronic illness, or supporting someone who is, this podcast provides comfort, education, and connection. It’s a reminder that resilience comes in many forms, and that life with chronic illness, while incredibly challenging, can also be full of strength, purpose, and community.
The Pickle Jar Podcast is available on Spotify and other major podcast platforms. It is an essential listen for anyone seeking inspiration and real talk about invisible illness from someone who truly understands.